Cologne Hotels by HotelTravel.com
Cologne is one of the oldest cities of Germany and is also one of its major cultural and media centres. This lovely city is filled with beautiful cathedrals, world-famous museums, innumerable galleries and a plethora of architectural gems. Additionally, the city has a lively festival calendar with numerous events held throughout the year.
There are so many famous landmarks in this vibrant city that it will certainly take more than one trip to see them all. The Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), one of the world largest churches; was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in term of the exceptional work and architectural genius. Visitors marvel at the gorgeous interior and exterior of the cathedral as well as its impressive grounds. The Augustusburg palace is another popular tourist attraction and has also been recognized by UNESCO.
The city also boasts having an extremely lively night scene with a wide array of bars and pubs serving the famous local Cologne beer, Kölsch. Visitors can choose from a quality selection of accommodation, restaurants and cafes.
Cologne is also one of the more popular Rhine destinations and also a busy business centre in Germany's industrial heartland. Cologne has a good selection of hotels catering both to tourists and business people. The biggest concentration of hotels in Cologne is found in the Altstadt just West of the Rhine river, although very few face the waterfront. It's a charming district in the traditional German mould, but there are many more hotels in the Cologne Neustadt, as well as the Messe district and further out in the suburbs.
